The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Sweeney (R)	7.9	9,723
✔		Fred Doucette (R)	7.8	9,685
✔		Lorie Ball (R)	7.8	9,583
✔		Tanya Donnelly (R)	7.6	9,399
✔		John Janigian (R)	7.5	9,221
✔		John Sytek (R)	7.4	9,120
✔		Valerie McDonnell (R)	7.3	9,084
✔		Susan Vandecasteele (R)	7.3	8,991
✔	Submit photo	Dennis Mannion (R)	6.9	8,470
	Submit photo	Claire Karibian (D)	5.0	6,217
	Submit photo	Donna Loranger (D)	4.9	6,068
	Submit photo	Jack Connell (D)	4.7	5,832
		Gregory Davis (D)	4.6	5,663
	Submit photo	Dionne Garon (D)	4.5	5,596
	Submit photo	Daniel Guild (D)	4.4	5,486
	Submit photo	Ernest Hicks (D)	4.4	5,414
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	56

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 123,608
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The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Donna Loranger	15.1	1,183
✔	Submit photo	Claire Karibian	14.9	1,164
✔	Submit photo	Dionne Garon	14.2	1,114
✔		Gregory Davis	13.9	1,087
✔	Submit photo	Daniel Guild	13.7	1,074
✔	Submit photo	Jack Connell	13.7	1,069
✔	Submit photo	Ernest Hicks	13.4	1,049
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	89

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,829
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Doucette	12.3	2,364
✔		John Janigian	12.0	2,307
✔		Joe Sweeney	11.7	2,247
✔		Lorie Ball	11.5	2,221
✔		John Sytek	10.3	1,988
✔		Valerie McDonnell	9.7	1,868
✔	Submit photo	Dennis Mannion	9.4	1,813
✔		Tanya Donnelly	9.2	1,776
✔		Susan Vandecasteele	9.2	1,773
	Submit photo	Betty Gay	4.4	837
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	41

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,235
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lorie Ball (R)	7.4	7,105
✔		Fred Doucette (R)	7.1	6,900
✔		Joe Sweeney (R)	7.0	6,718
✔		John Janigian (R)	6.9	6,679
✔		Tanya Donnelly (R)	6.9	6,668
✔		John Sytek (R)	6.9	6,634
✔		Valerie McDonnell (R)	6.6	6,347
✔		Susan Vandecasteele (R)	6.5	6,307
✔	Submit photo	Dennis Mannion (R)	6.2	6,032
		Bonnie Wright (D)	4.9	4,743
	Submit photo	Donna Loranger (D)	4.5	4,326
	Submit photo	Sara Dillingham (D)	4.5	4,300
	Submit photo	Claire Karibian (D)	4.4	4,262
		Neil Misra (D)	4.2	4,101
	Submit photo	Maureen Thibault (D)	4.2	4,090
	Submit photo	Dionne Garon (D)	4.0	3,907
		Gregory Davis (D)	4.0	3,819
	Submit photo	Larry Disenhof (D)	3.7	3,577

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 96,515
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The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bonnie Wright	12.4	973
✔	Submit photo	Donna Loranger	11.8	931
✔	Submit photo	Sara Dillingham	11.1	877
✔	Submit photo	Claire Karibian	11.1	876
✔	Submit photo	Maureen Thibault	11.1	872
✔	Submit photo	Dionne Garon	9.7	765
✔		Gregory Davis	8.8	695
✔		Neil Misra	8.6	677
✔	Submit photo	Larry Disenhof	8.1	637
	Submit photo	David Hickernell	6.5	508
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	64

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,875
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 25 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lorie Ball	12.2	2,308
✔		John Janigian	12.1	2,283
✔		Fred Doucette	11.5	2,179
✔		Joe Sweeney	9.6	1,818
✔		John Sytek	9.4	1,783
✔		Tanya Donnelly	8.3	1,567
✔		Valerie McDonnell	7.1	1,337
✔		Susan Vandecasteele	6.5	1,226
✔	Submit photo	Dennis Mannion	6.0	1,128
	Submit photo	Luanne David	5.0	949
	Submit photo	Lisa Hopkins	4.8	903
		Maria Erna	3.9	744
	Submit photo	Betty Gay	3.6	683
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	21

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,929
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Sweeney (R)	7.3	8,795
✔		John Sytek (R)	6.9	8,349
✔		Fred Doucette (R)	6.7	8,101
✔		Daryl Abbas (R)	6.7	8,086
✔	Submit photo	Everett McBride Jr. (R)	6.6	8,021
✔		Susan Vandecasteele (R)	6.6	8,016
✔	Submit photo	Betty Gay (R)	6.6	7,977
✔		John Janigian (R)	6.5	7,870
✔	Submit photo	Robert Elliott (R)	6.4	7,703
		Bonnie Wright (D)	5.2	6,301
	Submit photo	Maureen Thibault (D)	4.5	5,447
	Submit photo	Sara Dillingham (D)	4.5	5,418
	Submit photo	Claire Karibian (D)	4.5	5,391
	Submit photo	Jacqueline Muollo (D)	4.3	5,194
	Submit photo	Donna Loranger (D)	4.2	5,118
		Gregory Davis (D)	4.2	5,040
		Cam Iannalfo (D)	4.2	5,031
		Sean Lewis (D)	4.0	4,859
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	32

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 120,749
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The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bonnie Wright	12.4	1,598
✔	Submit photo	Claire Karibian	11.3	1,455
✔	Submit photo	Maureen Thibault	11.3	1,452
✔	Submit photo	Sara Dillingham	11.1	1,434
✔	Submit photo	Jacqueline Muollo	11.0	1,422
✔	Submit photo	Donna Loranger	11.0	1,420
✔		Cam Iannalfo	10.7	1,386
✔		Sean Lewis	10.5	1,355
✔		Gregory Davis	10.5	1,350
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	26

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,898
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on September 8, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Fred Doucette	9.8	1,986
✔		John Sytek	9.7	1,977
✔		Daryl Abbas	9.4	1,909
✔		Joe Sweeney	8.9	1,809
✔		John Janigian	8.8	1,780
✔	Submit photo	Everett McBride Jr.	8.0	1,619
✔	Submit photo	Betty Gay	7.8	1,579
✔	Submit photo	Robert Elliott	7.1	1,447
✔		Susan Vandecasteele	6.6	1,347
		Tanya Donnelly	6.6	1,336
	Submit photo	John Manning Jr.	5.8	1,169
	Submit photo	Dave Blake	5.7	1,158
	Submit photo	Joe Lessard	5.5	1,120
	Submit photo	Ross Cooper (Write-in)	0.2	38
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	46

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,320
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The following candidates ran in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sytek (R)	6.8	5,780
✔	Submit photo	Everett McBride Jr. (R)	6.7	5,709
✔		Daryl Abbas (R)	6.7	5,707
✔	Submit photo	Arthur Barnes III (R)	6.6	5,649
✔	Submit photo	Betty Gay (R)	6.6	5,618
✔		Fred Doucette (R)	6.6	5,618
✔	Submit photo	Robert Elliott (R)	6.5	5,519
✔		John Janigian (R)	6.4	5,429
✔	Submit photo	Ed DeClercq (R)	6.2	5,254
	Submit photo	Kelly Moss (D)	5.6	4,767
		Bonnie Wright (D)	5.0	4,294
	Submit photo	Janet Breslin (D)	4.9	4,168
		Sean Lewis (D)	4.4	3,717
	Submit photo	Jacqueline Muollo (D)	4.3	3,673
		Cam Iannalfo (D)	4.3	3,665
		Gregory Davis (D)	4.3	3,633
	Submit photo	George Perry (D)	4.1	3,468
	Submit photo	David Hickernell (D)	4.0	3,363
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	6

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,037
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The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kelly Moss	12.7	1,012
✔		Bonnie Wright	12.7	1,008
✔	Submit photo	Janet Breslin	11.9	946
✔	Submit photo	Jacqueline Muollo	10.8	862
✔		Cam Iannalfo	9.6	760
✔		Gregory Davis	9.4	744
✔		Sean Lewis	9.2	729
✔	Submit photo	David Hickernell	8.4	668
✔	Submit photo	George Perry	8.3	661
	Submit photo	Scott Abercrombie	7.1	564

	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,954
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The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 8 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sytek	9.5	1,224
✔		Fred Doucette	8.9	1,150
✔	Submit photo	Arthur Barnes III	8.6	1,104
✔	Submit photo	Everett McBride Jr.	8.5	1,089
✔	Submit photo	Robert Elliott	8.2	1,059
✔	Submit photo	Betty Gay	8.1	1,046
✔		Daryl Abbas	8.0	1,032
✔		John Janigian	8.0	1,025
✔	Submit photo	Ed DeClercq	6.8	870
	Submit photo	Patrick Bick	5.4	692
	Submit photo	David Bruce	5.3	688
	Submit photo	Luke Mroz	5.3	677
	Submit photo	John Manning Jr.	5.2	672
	Submit photo	Patrick McDougall	4.3	554

	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,882
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

[1] Election laws that protect legal voters' votes[2] Equal legal protection for all citizens, including the 2nd Amendment[3] Protect the online sellers in NH from having to collect and track and submit the thousands of sales taxes that their buyers are subject to where they live, a huge imposition on NH sellers who have never collected sales tax.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All laws affect the public and I am passionate about every law that affects my constituents' lives. My concerns go far beyond the three subjects that I have listed above.The government should provide an even playing field for everyone, but not make their decisions for them; for instance, it should not dictate what type of medical care you choose for your family.Our freedoms should only be restricted by protecting other people's freedoms: my freedom stops right before it harms your freedom.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Many people inspire me so I have many heroes. I have not met any perfect people, but that does not detract from all the amazing contributions from countless people. I am especially inspired by people who make a wonderful discovery that will help people in need through determined work despite discouragement and roadblocks from disbelievers. I think of Jaime Escalante of Stand and Deliver fame, and other teachers like Rade Esquith, the author of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, who kindled their students' belief in their impressive intellect despite poor schools that expected very little of them.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The two books I just mentioned would be a start, as would Waiting for Superman. They all believe that children will soar when they are given not only the opportunity but the EXPECTATION that they have the ability to achieve. The antithesis to my political world view would be to accept poor kids as limited and needing welfare in all aspects of their lives.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity. Honesty. Compassion to listen to needs and injustices that need to be fixed. Intelligence to find answers. Willingness to work long and hard on worthy bills.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Determination to stick to my principles listed above, despite pressure from people and organizations to vote their way.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Described above.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did my best to serve people fairly and effectively by listening to wise people and melding their and my expertise into solutions.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

President Kennedy's assassination

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Babysitting was my first paid job, but I worked more as a weekly volunteer at the local hospital as a "Candy Striper." My first real paying job was as a chemist at Mobil Chemical R&D in Beaumont, Texas for almost three years.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas, for all the sharing of good will.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I don't have enough time to re-read good books. There are too many good ones I would like to read, and each of the good ones teach me new things.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Real people have always been more interesting to me than fictional characters.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

Again, each of my hobbies requires favorite supplies and equipment, from gardening tools and the compost pile to my camera and photo/video computer, and the canning jars and the sewing machine, and of course the TV!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Here I Am, Lord"

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The obvious differences between the NH House and the NH Senate are that the House has 400 members and shared expert staff, and there are only 24 Senators, who fortunately DO have staff to handle their heavier work load.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience is always useful.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Keeping young people in the state with well-paying jobs. Hopefully other companies will follow Dean Kamen's fabulous project to grow made-to-order human tissue.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Ideally, the Govetnor and the state legislature have common goals

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course it is far more effective for a legislator to know as many other legislators as possible. Acquaintanceship and friendship help them discuss the issues. Our party's new socializing caucus is very helpful by providing a safe place to chat, discuss, and not have to vote.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Software that meets the human check. NH laws are pretty demanding and difficult to satisfy.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

I am very interested and passionate about Election Law

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Leadership puts in long hours from what I can tell. I am investing the maximum number of hours per week in my non-leadership position, and am content with that commitment.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Just the best in each one that I have met.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

The Rep position is where I want to be.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes. When we were voting on adding transgender to the list of conditions that warrant special protection from discrimination, many family members wrote very touching stories about their transgender children.